Engineering - Electronic & Computer Engineering

Ireland has evolved into one of the world’s most important centres for high-tech businesses. The ICT sector in Ireland is a thriving and growing industry with 9 of the top 10 global ICT companies maintaining a presence in Ireland.



The economic contribution of the sector is substantial. The ICT industry is responsible for approximately 25% of Ireland’s total turnover, representing one-third of Ireland’s exports by value. This ME in Electronic & Computer Engineering is a two-year programme designed to develop professional engineers who can excel in the electronic and computer sectors worldwide.



Delivered by a highly research-intensive School composed of many internationally high-profile academics including five IEEE Fellows. This two-year programme provides 6-8 months’ professional work experience as an embedded element of the programme and you will gain an advanced understanding of a broad range of areas within electronic and computer engineering, and develop your skills in design, innovation and problem solving. A range of advanced topics from electronic engineering, computer science and business with options that allow you to tailor your degree to suit your interests.



Professional Accreditation

The ME programme is professionally accredited by Engineers Ireland and recognised by the Washington Accord for Chartered Engineer status.

Stage 1 Core Modules

COMP41670 Software Engineering Autumn 5



Stage 1 Options - A) Min 3 of:

AUTUMN OPTIONS: Most students should choose 5 modules from this list. These must include EEEN40050 Wireless Systems and EEEN40060 Digital Communications, unless the Programme Director advises otherwise. See the guidance document on the College Office website here

COMP30040 Networks and Internet Systems Autumn 5

COMP30690 Information Theory Autumn 5

EEEN30110 Signals and Systems Autumn 5

EEEN40050 Wireless Systems Autumn 5

EEEN40060 Digital Communications Autumn 5

EEEN40130 Advanced Signal Processing Autumn 5

EEEN40300 Entrepreneurship in Engineering Autumn 5

EEEN40310 Power Electronics Technology Autumn 5

EEEN40570 Analogue Integrated Circuits Autumn 5



Stage 1 Options - B)1 of:

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE: Select one Professional Work Experience module in (Stage 1) Year 1. The long placement (EEEN40210) is recommended. However, you may need to take the short placement (EEEN40200) if you have gaps in your learning or other special requirements.

EEEN40210 ME Prof. Work Exp. (Long) 2 Trimester duration (Spr-Sum) 30

EEEN40200 ME Prof. Work Exp. (Short) Summer 10



Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of:

SPRING OPTIONS WITH SHORT PWE ONLY: Stage 1 Option modules, not normally available. Students taking the short Professional Work Experience must choose at least 4 modules from this list for the Spring trimester. See the guidance document on the College Office website here and consult the Programme Director. ***Students wishing to take COMP47670 MUST select the Spring Trimester offering of this module.

COMP47670 Data Science in Python (MD) Autumn and Spring (separate) 5

COMP40660 Advances in Wireless Networking Spring 5

EEEN30030 Electromagnetic Waves Spring 5

EEEN30050 Signal Processing: Theory and Applications Spring 5

EEEN30060 Communication Theory Spring 5

EEEN30120 Analogue Electronics Spring 5

EEEN30150 Modelling and Simulation Spring 5

EEEN40070 Neural Engineering Spring 5

EEEN40280 Digital & Embedded Systems Spring 5

EEEN40600 Mixed-Signal Integrated Circuits Spring 5

MEEN30140 Professional Engineering (Finance) Spring 5



Stage 2 Core Modules

EEEN40240 ME Elec&Comp Eng Project 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr) 25

EEEN40010 Control Theory Autumn 5

EEEN40580 Optimisation Techniques for Engineers Autumn 5

MEEN40430 Professional Engineering (Management) Spring 5



Stage 2 Options - A)2 of:

AUTUMN OPTIONS: Choose two option modules from this list. See the guidance document on the College Office website here and consult the Programme Director.

ACM40290 Numerical Algorithms Autumn 5

EEEN40050 Wireless Systems Autumn 5

EEEN40060 Digital Communications Autumn 5

EEEN40130 Advanced Signal Processing Autumn 5

EEEN40310 Power Electronics Technology Autumn 5

EEEN40570 Analogue Integrated Circuits Autumn 5

EEEN40680 Intro. to Quantum Computing Autumn 5

EEEN40720 Machine Learning for Engineers Autumn 5



Stage 2 Options - B)2 of:

SPRING OPTIONS: Choose two option modules from this list. See the guidance document online from the College Office website: here and consult the Programme Director.

COMP47670 Data Science in Python (MD) Autumn and Spring (separate) 5

COMP40660 Advances in Wireless Networking Spring 5

EEEN40070 Neural Engineering Spring 5

EEEN40280 Digital & Embedded Systems Spring 5

EEEN40600 Mixed-Signal Integrated Circuits Spring 5

EEEN40690 Quantum Computing Spring 5

MEEN30140 Professional Engineering (Finance) Spring 5

- An undergraduate honours degree (NFQ level 8) with a minimum upper second class honours or international equivalence in an Electrical, Electronic or Computer Engineering programme. Applicants should have studied: Mathematics, Signal Systems and Electromagnetics.

- Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.

Students meeting the programme’s academic entry requirements but not the English language requirements, may enter the programme upon successful completion of UCD’s Pre-Sessional or International Pre-Master’s Pathway programmes. Please see the following link for further information http://www.ucd.ie/alc/programmes/pathways/



These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes.



You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

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2 years full-time.

Delivery: On Campus

ME Electronic and Computer (T163) Full Time

EU Year 1 - € 8085

EU Year 2 - € 8085 aa

nonEU Year 1 - € 25600

nonEU Year 2 - € 25600 aa


aaSecond Year Fee applies to Students in 2nd Year in 2020 and who were a 1st Year Student on the programme in 2019/20

***Fees are subject to change


Please note that UCD offers a number of graduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD graduate degree programme. For further information please see http://www.ucd.ie/global/study-at-ucd/scholarshipsfinances/scholarships/.


The College of Engineering & Architecture also offer scholarships for non-EU students, for more information see: www.ucd.ie/eacollege/study/noneuscholarships

T163 Masters in Electronic & Computer Engineering Master of Engineering Full-Time

Commencing September 2025 Graduate Taught

Career & Graduate Study Opportunity

There are excellent job opportunities available in the ICT sector in Ireland. The Irish Government is to amend the work permit processing system in a bid to attract overseas workers to fill skill gaps in crucial areas like ICT and engineering. The Government has an ongoing commitment to generate thousands of jobs in the ICT sector every year. At present there are as many as 5,000 job vacancies in Ireland’s burgeoning ICT sector and this gap could grow as Ireland hurtles towards becoming the digital capital of Europe. Prospective employers include Accenture, Analog Devices, Intel, Microsoft, SAP, Synopsys and Xilinx.